Pets and the Law

Pet Legislation Triumphs Amid Divisive Climate

Pet Legislation Triumphs Amid Divisive Climate

Political divisions haven’t thwarted collaborative legislative efforts on behalf of animal companions in 2022.

Pets Front and Center in Ian’s Rescue Efforts

Pets Front and Center in Ian’s Rescue Efforts

Mass coordination between governments, commerce and animal advocacy groups on behalf of pets was not always the case.

U.S. Department of Transportation Halts Support Animal Designation

U.S. Department of Transportation Halts Support Animal Designation

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) ruled this week that airlines may restrict no-cost boarding of animals to service dogs only.

Amidst Anger and Despair, More Reasons to Be Grateful Because of Our Pets

Amidst Anger and Despair, More Reasons to Be Grateful Because of Our Pets

There are never enough ways to express gratitude to our animal companions.

Opinion: DOT Proposal Eliminates “Emotional Support” Animal Designation

Opinion: DOT Proposal Eliminates “Emotional Support” Animal Designation

First, let’s drop the cloak of “Emotional Support.” We want our pets with us, plain and simple.

Emotional Support Animals May be Banned Under New DOT Rule

Emotional Support Animals May be Banned Under New DOT Rule

Proposed ban is the result of customer complaints and years’ long clash over difference between emotional support and service animals.

Pet Stories of 2019: A Year of Redemption for Humans

Pet Stories of 2019: A Year of Redemption for Humans

May our redemptions vastly outnumber our sins in the coming year.

DOT Strikes Down Delta Airlines’ Policy of Banning Dogs by Breed

DOT Strikes Down Delta Airlines’ Policy of Banning Dogs by Breed

“ . . . airlines have not presented evidence that any particular breed is inherently more dangerous than others.”

— U.S. Department of Transportation